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Best Highlands Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 292 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington, DE.

The top-ranked public school in Highlands is Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington, DE public school have an score of 12% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington, DE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Bottom 50%

2100 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715

Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington, DE?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington, DE include Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington?

1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington?

the neighborhood of Highlands, Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).